| Banbury Village transforms this former industrial site into a vibrant, medium density village. The village showcases the decorative possibilities of multiple building materials, particularly face brick. |
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On the site of the former
Olympic Tyre & Rubber Factory, in the inner western Melbourne suburb of
Footscray, lies the newly developed Banbury Village. The developer Cedarwoods
has transformed this formerly derelict site of 5.7 hectares into a vibrant,
medium density village. With an architectural diversity ranging from detached
two storey housing to three storey apartments and townhouses, this village showcases
the decorative possibilities of multiple building materials and claddings – in
particularly face brick.
The selection of bricks
is integral to the contextual setting, a mix of industrial, commercial and residential.
The architects dKO selected the PGH Bricks & Pavers palette of Blue Steel
Flash, Haberfield and Black & Tan as the dominant face brick for the
apartment buildings of the development, making bricks a key part of the apartment’s
form and narrative.
The depth and colour
range of the bricks selected enhance the contemporary architecture of the townhouses
and provide a counterpoint to the predominate brick veneer ‘skin’ of the surrounding
suburb of Footscray.
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| State |
VIC |
| Location |
Cross Street, Foostcray |
| Project Name |
Banbury Village |
Architect /
Building Designer |
dKO Architecture (VIC) |
| Construction Architect |
dKO Architecture (VIC) |
| Owner |
Cedar Woods |
| Builder |
Madisson Projects |
| Bricklayer |
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